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Paulsen House campaign boasts big donations

Republican 3rd District Congressional candidate Erik Paulsen says his fundraising has topped the $1 million mark.

Paulsen is running for the seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad.

Paulson said he raised more than $600,000 between the beginning of April and the end of June. He expects to pull in as much as $3 million for his campaign, and says he'll need to spend it all.

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"It's broadcasting on television on radio, and getting our message out to voters in the grassroots format of lawn signs and mailings and brochures. You know, there's a lot of components that go into campaigns these days," Paulson said.

Paulsen's DFL opponent Ashwin Madia's campaign says it will release its second quarter fundraising totals next Monday, a day before the filing deadline.

Madia, who won a tough battle for the DFL endorsement, had about half as much money as Paulsen going into the second quarter.

3rd Congressional District Independence Party candidate David Dillon said he raised a little less than $50,000 during April, May and June.